The Debt of Blood and Love Chapter 1

After my younger brother, Chase, went to prison, I started dating his best friend.

Three years later, Chase was about to be released.

I overheard someone ask my boyfriend:

"When Chase gets out, what gift are you planning to give him?"

My young boyfriend, Ethan, dangled a USB drive in his hand.

"How about 32GB of HD videos of his sister? Does that count?"

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Laughter erupted in the VIP booth, sleazy and loud.

"Damn, Ethan, you're a genius. I wondered why you hooked up with Chase's sister. Playing the long game, huh?"

"If Chase finds out you've been using his sister like a toy, do you think he'll go crazy enough to end up back inside?"

"I can't wait to see his face when he gets these videos."

Inside, Ethan toyed with his phone, a lazy, mocking smile on his lips.

He warned the group, "When Anna comes back, keep your mouths shut. If she finds out, you're all dead meat."

"Relax, man. You've been plotting this for so long, we wouldn't ruin it for you. But hey, why don't you show us a preview? We're all curious about what Chase's precious sister tastes like."

Standing outside the door, my mind went blank. The filth spewing from inside made my legs weak.

"Miss? Are you looking for a room?"

A voice pulled me back from the abyss.

The waiter noticed my pale face. "Do you need help?"

I shook my head, threw the birthday cake I was holding into the trash, and turned to leave.